Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 26, 2026

TL;DR: We don't store your messages. Translation happens in real-time on our servers and messages are immediately discarded. We only collect minimal technical data for service operation.

1. Introduction

LinguaLink ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our Discord bot service.

By using LinguaLink, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Message Content (Not Stored)

Important: We do NOT store message content.

When you send a message that gets translated:

2.2 Technical Data We Collect

We collect minimal technical data necessary for service operation:

Data Type Purpose Retention
Server ID Track which servers use the bot While bot is on server
Channel ID Determine which channels have translation enabled While bot is on server
User ID (hashed) Premium subscription management Duration of subscription + 30 days
Language preferences Server translation settings While bot is on server
Translation count Free tier usage limits Rolling 24 hours
Error logs Service troubleshooting 30 days

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Service Operation

3.2 Service Improvement

3.3 Premium Subscriptions

For premium subscribers only:

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Self-Hosted Infrastructure

Privacy First: All translation happens on our own servers. Your messages are NEVER sent to Google, DeepL, Microsoft, or any third-party translation service.

Our infrastructure:

4.2 Security Measures

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

5.1 We Do NOT Share Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your information to third parties for any reason, except:

5.2 Required by Law

We may disclose information if required to:

5.3 Service Providers

Limited third parties we work with:

Note: These providers have their own privacy policies. We do not control their practices.

6. Discord's Data Access

LinguaLink operates as a Discord bot and has access to:

This access is granted through Discord's API and is necessary for bot functionality. Discord's own privacy practices are governed by their Privacy Policy.

7. Your Rights

7.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have the right to:

7.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

To make a data request:

  1. Contact us at: support@seo-experiments.net
  2. Include your Discord Server ID
  3. Specify your request type
  4. We will respond within 30 days

7.3 Removing the Bot

You can stop data collection at any time by:

8. Children's Privacy

LinguaLink is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect information from children. Discord's Terms of Service require users to be 13+ (or 16+ in EU).

9. Data Retention

Data Type Retention Period
Message content 0 seconds (immediately discarded)
Translation counts Rolling 24 hours
Server settings While bot is active + 7 days
Premium subscriptions Active period + 30 days
Error logs 30 days

10. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in Germany (EU). If you access LinguaLink from outside the EU:

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of LinguaLink after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified policy.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

13. Open Source Transparency

LinguaLink's translation engine is built on open-source technology:

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